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Worst Year Ever

Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts·Hosted by Robert Evans, Katy Stoll and Cody Johnston·147 episodes

NewsPoliticsSocietyCultureLeft politicsCo-hosted banterDark comedyCurrent events45-70 min/epCompleted show

2020 isn't going to be fun for anybody, left, right, or center. What many call the Most Important Election of Our Lifetime is going to be exhausting, ugly, angry, and probably at least a little racist. Listen as Robert Evans, Katy Stoll, and Cody Johnston try to keep level heads covering the election while traveling the country, from the Iowa Caucus to gun shows and anti-vaccine conventions, finding out what Real America really wants and thinks during the, “Worst Year Ever.”

Why listen

Worst Year Ever is a left-leaning, joke-heavy political conversation show built for people who want to process grim news without pretending it is normal. Robert Evans, Katy Stoll, and Cody Johnston mix election reporting, current events, media criticism, and absurd cultural detours into long, loose conversations that feel like smart friends arguing through a very bad timeline. It is especially good for listeners who like their politics angry, funny, skeptical, and openly anti-authoritarian.

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Episodes

3 min
Aug 10, 2024
Introducing: Weird Little Guys

Hi Worst Year Ever Fans! Take a listen to the trailer of our newest show, Weird Little Guys. About the show: Investigative journalist Molly Conger takes you beyond the headlines to examine some of the worst people on the planet, most of whom you’ve never heard of. These are the weird little guys trying to ruin life as we know it. Listen here and subscribe to Weird Little Guys on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 min
Jan 10, 2024
Introducing: Hood Politics with Prop S3

Hi, Worst Year Ever Fans! Take a listen to the trailer from the new season of Hood Politics with Prop.  About the show: The political landscape can be confusing, but it doesn't have to be. If you've survived junior high, lived in an urban city or understand gang life, you can understand geopolitics. Join rapper and author Propaganda and his friends as they use their hood-knowledge to break down the political scene. This 2024 election year is going to be wild, BUT Prop is going to be right there with you helping you understand all of it. Check out new episodes of Hood Politics every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts. Listen here and subscribe to Hood Politics with Prop on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 min
Jun 16, 2023
Introducing: Sad Oligarch

Hi, Worst Year Ever Fans! Take a listen to the trailer for Sad Oligarch - an investigative podcast series that looks into the many Russian oligarch deaths of 2022. About the show: Since January 2022, more than a dozen of Russia's wealthiest businessmen have been found dead. One was poisoned with frog venom. One was found hanged on a handrail with his wife and children killed with an axe. Several fell out of high windows. Most of the deaths are suspicious. Russia says most of them were coincidental suicides resulting from depression. We have a theory though that something much darker is afoot.  Sad Oligarch is a modern true crime style investigative podcast series that looks into the many Russian oligarch deaths of 2022, unravelling a dark tale of Kremlin corruption and Russian political influence across the world. Listen here and subscribe to Sad Oligarch on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

35 min
May 5, 2022
The Assassination of John F. Kennedy by the Coward Bernie Sanders

Here is another episode in a long series of episodes that will continue beyond this episode, which is not the last episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 min
Apr 25, 2022
Introducing: Ghost Church by Jamie Loftus

Hi, Worst Year Ever fans! Ghost Church is a weekly podcast hosted by Jamie Loftus, where she investigates American spiritualism, a tradition of communing with the dead that takes place in camps full of mediums across the country. About Ghost Church:  In this limited series, Jamie Loftus investigates and interrogates American spiritualism, a century-old tradition of communing with the dead that takes place in camps full of mediums across the country. Who is drawn to these camps, how did the religion come together, and why are the tarot card readers and the seance-havers fighting? Ghost Church is a look at grief, religion, and loneliness, with on-site reporting and interviews with everyone from spiritualist psychics to Protestant pastors to a very lonely carnival employee. Listen here and subscribe to Ghost Church by Jamie Loftuson the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

57 min
Apr 14, 2022
Breakdown of Davis Aurini's Matrix 4 Review

Today we mostly talk about Davis Aurini and his review of the Matrix Resurrections, for some reason. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 hr
Apr 7, 2022
Robert Finally Watches Patriot And Other News

Did Katy traumatize Sophie's mom, or does the fault lie with Robert? Also, how about that climate report. Woo boy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

55 min
Mar 31, 2022
The F***ing Slap and Other News

Digging into the slap discourse just in time for the discourse to wane. We also talk about some other stuff. It's a fun episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

41 min
Mar 24, 2022
Supremely Frustrating Hearings, Myanmar Genocide and PeaceMaker

Today we look at the senate's very serious and reasonable look at Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, and Biden's acknowledgement of genocide in Myanmar. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

52 min
Mar 17, 2022
Russia Mostly

Look this episode is pretty good...we discuss no-fly zones, daylight savings, and more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

50 min
Mar 10, 2022
Breaking Down Burnout with Eve Ettinger

The team is joined by Eve Ettinger to discuss burnout, Complex PTSD and National Strikes.https://www.bustle.com/wellness/burnout-definition-what-we-get-wrong Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 hr 9 min
Mar 3, 2022
The Ukraine Episode: Featuring Boba Fett

In today's episode we examine war propaganda, presidential fandoms, and also Boba Fett for some reason. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

48 min
Feb 17, 2022
Musk Monkey Microchip Good

This week we talk about what's going on, news-wise. Some of it is about things like Ukraine and Crypto Ads. Some of it is about Elon Musk bringing a little South America apartheid into his factories. Some of it, is other stuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

50 min
Feb 10, 2022
A Whole Buncha News

We heard your complaints, we barely talk about Ben this week. Mostly news stories. Which news stories? Listen to find out Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 hr 2 min
Feb 3, 2022
A Bit of News and the End of Ben's Bad Book

Maybe A Little News And The Thrilling Conclusion To Ben's Terrible Dystopia Short Story Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

53 min
Jan 27, 2022
The Crisis in Ukraine (and also Ben Shapiro's Terrible Short Story)

A little bit of news and a little bit of Ben - what more could you want? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

58 min
Jan 20, 2022
Reading The Beginning Of Ben's Absolutely Worst Short Story

Today we continue our journey through the terrible short stories of Ben Shapiro, who apparently saved the worst for last. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 hr 1 min
Jan 13, 2022
Ben Shapiro Book Club Part 5: The Big Finale

We finish one of Ben Shapiro's horrible short stories. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 hr 5 min
Jan 6, 2022
Discovering The Nonsensical Allegory Of One of Ben's Terrible Short Stories

Cody continues to read one of Ben Shapiro's terrible short stories. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

56 min
Dec 23, 2021
Reading Even More Of Ben Shapiro's Terrible Short Stories

The last episode of 2021... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

53 min
Dec 16, 2021
Finishing One Of Ben Shapiro's Terrible Short Stories

Cody continues to read the team Ben Shapiro's horrible book of short stories. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

54 min
Dec 9, 2021
Cody Reads Ben Shapiro's Short Stories

A Christmas Miracle!!! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

53 min
Dec 2, 2021
NFT Shows Vs. Quality, Creator Economy Vs. Art, and COVID Variants Vs. Us

Today we talk about the topics in the title, as well as the Ahmaud Arbery case and some secret good news at the end of the episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49 min
Nov 18, 2021
Robert Pills The Gang on NFTs

This crude drawing of an ape is the new Securities Trading! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

57 min
Nov 11, 2021
Astroworld, The Political Manosphere, and Fake Colleges

This week we discuss manly men, anti woke degrees and the Astroworld tragedy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

45 min
Nov 4, 2021
JFK Jr., Elon Musk, and Some Guy Named Brandon Walk Into The Discourse...

Elon Musk trolls the UN, JFK Jr doesn't show and something a about a guy named Brandon. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

51 min
Oct 28, 2021
Rust Shooting, Facebook Papers and Other Grim Things

We talk about the things in the title and more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

50 min
Oct 21, 2021
Colin Powell Dies, Betty White Survives

Donald Trump is jealous of Colin Powell, updates on ISATSE, and Kanye West meets with Michael Cohen of all people  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

47 min
Oct 14, 2021
Bisexual Superman Is (not) Destroying America

In a profound indictment of our current political landscape, the homophobia of politicians and pundits forces us to discuss bisexual Superman instead of like a hundred more important things. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

51 min
Oct 7, 2021
Harass Politicians On The Potty

Today we talk about the deal politicians make with the public if they want to poop in peace, and the deal Facebook made with the devil to exist. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

58 min
Sep 30, 2021
Anti-Woke Bills, Pro-Assassination CIA, and Neutral-Metaverse

Today we talk about the CIA's action movie fantasies, the brand-centric architects of the looming metaverse, and the illusion of corporate wokeness. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

46 min
Sep 23, 2021
Missing People, Missing Borders

Today we talk about missing people around the country, the treatment of migrants at the edge of the country and, more importantly, how whips are not the same as cords used as whips. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

54 min
Sep 16, 2021
California’s Rigged Recall and the Potential IATSE Strike

Larry Elder is a sore pre-loser and what the potential IATSE strike means for the entertainment industry. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

53 min
Sep 9, 2021
Abortion in Texas, Bolsonaro in Brazil, and Fentanyl in Your Drugs

Today we talk about stuff in other stuff. Read the title, the topics are all there! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

52 min
Sep 2, 2021
Recalling Newsom and Our Troops

In today's episode we talk about what recalling Newsom would do, what recalling our troops did, and how recalling past hurricanes makes us think about current hurricanes. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

42 min
Aug 26, 2021
Only Fans Flip Flop

Today we are joined by Courtney Kocak to discuss losing trust in Only Fans and then we get Portland updates from Robert . Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 min
Aug 24, 2021
Introducing: It Could Happen Here Season 2

Hi, Worst Year Ever fans! We're excited to introduce you to season two of It Could Happen Here - a new daily show hosted by Robert Evans. Collapse is all around us. Find out what's coming next, and what you can do to build a new world from the ashes of the old, every day on this show.  About It Could Happen Here: A jaunty walk through the burning ruins of the old world, the one we all live in now, and a guide to avoiding the worst pitfalls along the road to a better world. It Could Happen Here season 1 ended with the possibility of a second civil war. It Could Happen Here 2 accepts collapse as a given, and tries to provide a roadmap to survival. Listen and subscribe to It Could Happen Here today on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

1 hr 5 min
Aug 19, 2021
The War In Afghanistan Was Just One Hideous Grift

Today we say everything there is to possibly say about a 20-year war in just about an hour. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 hr 1 min
Aug 11, 2021
The Very Bad and the Slightly Less Very Bad of the New Climate Change Report

Why your children may or may not choke to death on the dust that was once a river. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 hr
Aug 5, 2021
Cuomo, Commodities and the Eviction Moratorium with Chelsea Manning

Today we're joined by Chelsea Manning to talk about how apparently sexual harassment is okay if it's not discriminatory, how evictions are still happening, and how what if they weren't. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

57 min
Jul 29, 2021
The Olympics is a Crime Against Humanity

The Olympics Shouldn't Exist, with Molly Lambert from NOlympics LA Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 hr 3 min
Jul 22, 2021
Jeff Bezos Rides His Space Penis

We talk Bezos failure to fully penetrate space, and his new genius plan to pollute the moon. Plus media's roll in manufacturing the rising crime rate narrative, and the FritoLay/PepsiCo worker strike.Relief Fund: https://seveneightfive.com/local-218-utility-relief-fund/  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

57 min
Jul 15, 2021
Tucker Carlson: A Study in Fascism (also more cum talk)

We should really do something about Tucker Carlson, who seems to be prepping his viewers for mass violence. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

59 min
Jul 7, 2021
Burn Back Better: Evaluating Biden’s Popularity and Our Dying Planet

Today we discuss Exxon-Mobil’s secrets we already knew about, The Kingmaker Joe Manchin, and, Surprisingly, Matthew McConaughey Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 min
Jul 1, 2021
Introducing Aack Cast by Jamie Loftus

Hey, Worst Year Ever fans! We know you enjoy comedy, so we think you'll love Aack Cast by Jamie Loftus. Check out this out and see for yourself! About Aack Cast: Aack! Cathy, the iconic and much-maligned comic strip by Cathy Guisewite, chronicled the day-to-day tribulations of its titular working woman for 35 years, met with equal praise and derision. In this podcast, Jamie Loftus (Lolita Podcast, My Year in Mensa) weaves between reporting and fiction, putting a cruelly treated cartoon everywoman in context and meeting the cartoon herself in the present day. Listen and subscribe to Aack Cast by Jamie Loftus on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

58 min
Jul 1, 2021
The Infrastructure Episode

In which we talk about Biden's infrastructure plan, the crumbling of society under climate change, and whether or not we're all screwed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

59 min
Jun 24, 2021
Biden's Policy on Domestic Terror And Other Things

The gang talks about how shit is going in Biden Land. Bidenopolis. Bidengrad. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 min
Jun 21, 2021
Introducing: Q Clearance Season 2

When an angry crowd of MAGA supporters were seen storming the Capitol Building on January 6th, the whole world was suddenly forced to reckon with the power of the QAnon conspiracy theory.  Quickly though, after Trump lost the election, the QAnon reporting was dropped from the news cycle. Many presumed that QAnon was finished. After all, Q himself has vanished, none of their predictions came true, and Trump is out. Surely they’d lose steam? Sadly, no.  QAnon has gone underground and the adherents are becoming more hardcore than ever. Something very disturbing is brewing in the world of Q, so join us for season two of Q Clearance as we document the wild evolution of QAnon without its leader.  Episode one lands June 8th.  Listen and subscribe to Q Clearance on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

55 min
Jun 17, 2021
Unpacking Alabama Union Busting with Kim Kelly

Today we talk about the coal miners strike in Alabama, a little bit of Amazon union-busting, and unions in general. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

52 min
Jun 10, 2021
In Which We Talk About Canada's Indigenous Mass Graves

Today we talk with Lance from The Serfs about the indigenous mass grave found in Canada, and the country's history of genocide and abuse against indigenous people. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.